Air quality

Urban air quality is a huge concern in the UK, with air pollutants contributing to harmful effects on residents’ health and the environment. In London alone, an equivalent of 4,300 deaths per year is attributed to air quality related illness. EU legislation has set-out strict targets for reduction of major air pollutants – such as particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) – however, the UK is facing fines for struggling to reduce levels fast enough. It is no surprise then that low-emission zones are increasingly being explored by city councils across the UK and manufacturers and operators are stepping up to the challenge by looking for viable ways to make zero-emission vehicle technology work for their businesses.

Trade associations have questioned the effectiveness of the London T-Charge, as the new tax went live this morning (23 October). The T-Charge costs drivers of pre-Euro 4 vehicles that enter London’s congestion charge zone between 7am and 6pm on any […]

The industry-led LoCITY programme is offering practical help for local independent businesses looking to keep pace with emissions regulations in London, according to the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).